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House III: The Horror Show
(Horror Show, The)
They tried to electrocute "Meat Cleaver" Max. It didn't work.
( Fantasy / Horror / Thriller )


House III: The Horror Show Poster

MPAA Rating:
R

US Runtime: 95 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
Apr 28, 1989   [USA]
 
Director: James Isaac
 
Writers: Leslie Bohem   [Writer]
Alan Smithee   [Writer]
Allyn Warner   [Writer]
 
Producer: Sean S. Cunningham   [Producer]
 
Cinematography: Mac Ahlberg
 
Edited by: Edward A. Kull
 
Music Composed by Harry Manfredini
 
Costume Design: Cynthia Bergstrom
 
Production Companys: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer   (US)
Sean S. Cunningham Films   (US)
United Artists   (US)
 


Plot Summary:

    Detective McCarthy finally catches "Meat Cleaver Max", a serial killer, who promises revenge during his execution. Nonetheless, a parapsychologist tells the detective that the only hope of stopping Max for good is to destroy his spirit.

Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)

Lance Henriksen
Detective Lucas McCarthy
Brion James
Max Jenke
Rita Taggart
Donna McCarthy
Dedee Pfeiffer
Bonnie McCarthy
Aron Eisenberg
Scott McCarthy
Thom Bray
Peter Campbell
Matt Clark
Dr. Tower
David Oliver
Vinnie
Terry Alexander
Casey
 
Lewis Arquette
Lt. Miller
Lawrence Tierney
Warden
Alvy Moore
Chili Salesman
Zane W. Levitt
Executioner
Stephen A. Henry
Morgue Doctor
Greg Finley
Tom Ippolito
Greg Kean
Delivery Man
Meshell Dillon
Little Girl
 

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Tech Info:

Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$1,738,897

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